08-08-2002, 07:00 PM
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Executive Editor
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Toshiba Sprint PCS Pocket PC Phone Edition Device?
http://144.226.116.29/PR/CDA/PR_CDA_Press_Releases_Detail/1,3245,00.html?ID=1111288
Sometimes amidst the PR churn machine, you find a little gem of information. So it looks like Sprint PCS is getting ready for a big push into the data world:
"Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS), the company that for years has delivered unmatched clarity with crystal-clear service, today brings clarity to a whole new level by introducing PCS VisionSM, a next generation wireless service that is headed to retail stores and Sprint business channels nationwide beginning next week. Wireless customers want advanced wireless services that keep them connected to people, images and information wherever they work, learn, play and communicate. PCS Vision will offer those services nationwide, along with peak data speeds 10 times faster than available previously and improved applications, thanks to the strength of the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network."
And guess what one of their data devices will be? A Pocket PC Phone Edition by none other than Toshiba.
"PCS Phone by Toshiba 2032 - The first integrated Pocket PC phone from Sprint, the 2032 by Toshiba offers a large PCS Full Color display, 206MHz Intel StrongARM Processor with 32 MB RAM and an array of software, allowing customers to be as productive with their PCS Phone as they are at their desktop. Suggested retail price: $799.99." Source: sullivanpt
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08-08-2002, 07:28 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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OK.
Everyone at once!
T H E R A!!!
I can't think that Toshiba would invest time and R&D into anything totally new when they already have the Thera being sold as an Audiovox.
The question should be battery life and if it is improved, why don't they put that battery in the Maestro/e570?
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08-08-2002, 07:30 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Sprint also offering a CF form factor CDMA card.
I've never heard of Yiso but this picture looks cool to me:
I can put it in my iPaq!
"PCS Connection Card by Yiso (CF 2031) - A PCS Connection Card that allows mobile employees to access their company network, send and receive e-mail, access the Web wirelessly and make voice calls when inserted in a computing device using a hands-free earbud. Suggested retail price: $229.99. " - source: sprint.com
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08-08-2002, 07:30 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Rebranding a rebranded PocketPC?
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The StrongArm processor and 32 MB of RAM suggest that this may be the same product as the Audiovox Thera being sold by Verizon Wireless (manufactured by Toshiba). Is this the case of Toshiba rebranding a product that is already on the market as a rebranded PocketPC? I saw at the Sierra Wireless site that Toshiba had contracted for 30,000 embedded CDMA 1x modules for PocketPC's. I hope some of those 30,000 will go into next generation devices, not just 32MB-SA1110 Theras.
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08-08-2002, 07:50 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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The $800 pricepoint is going to turn away far too many people. The Verizon AudioVox was proof of that fact. Until they realize that we will not pay top dollar for a sub par device that is already dated, the Pocket PC Phone will never be a market performer.
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08-08-2002, 07:53 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Phone Edition
The press release doesn't mention PPC phone edition, so it probably is just another Thera.
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08-08-2002, 08:03 PM
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Executive Editor
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Re: Phone Edition
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Originally Posted by rlobrecht
The press release doesn't mention PPC phone edition, so it probably is just another Thera.
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Good point - I jumped the gun a little I suppose.  ops:
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08-08-2002, 08:03 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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It is in fact the Thera, just under the Toshiba name. Audiovox always lists the Maestro as the 1032 and the Threa as 2032
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08-08-2002, 09:03 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Sprint pay per megabyte
I have been waiting for Sprint 3G. I called them today and they do NOT have any unlimited data plans. You have to pay per megabyte:
20mb = 39.95/month
70mb = $79.95/month
This sounds like it can get pretty expensive and I think will turn off many users.
Verizon Wireless has an unlimited plan for $99/month. The only problem is that that AirCard 555 is currently incompatible with iPAQ 39xx's and I have a 3955. I guess, I will have to wait.
Michael
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08-08-2002, 09:17 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Sprint pricing
Just to be contrary. I read on Sprint's site that they not only do have unlimited data at $99 a month but they also have a $50/month for the first three months sign on bonus.
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